Tick bite in the region of a child's kneeNothing pains me more than having to declare “it’s tick season” – but here we are, nonetheless.
Tick season usually runs from March to October, with a peak during the warmer, humid months from April to July.
For those who haven’t come across the biting bugs before, they are small spider-like creatures with oval-shaped bodies. They’re roughly the size of a sesame seed and can have six or eight legs (depending on whether they’re fully grown or not).
Unfortunately, ticks can spread Lyme disease, a bacterial infection which, if not caught early, can lead to serious health issues over time including joint pain, nerve damage, and memory problems.
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